Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 6:25PM EDT until April 1 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Areas of
ponding water on roadways and mainly nuisance flooding of
low-lying areas has been reported.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
counties, Erie and Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 618 PM EDT, the public reported heavy rain in the warned
area due to rounds of thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 2.25 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area before a break in the rainfall is expected.
However, additional rainfall will be possible again later
this evening, which may further exacerbate the situation.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
West Seneca, Lackawanna, Hamburg, East Aurora, Evans, Boston,
Eden, Marilla, Perry, Warsaw, Bennington, Colden, Orchard
Park, Blasdell, Attica, Angola, North Collins, Wales Center,
Billington Heights and Elma Center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Erie, NY; Wyoming, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
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